[Jon Stratis]

We always separate the control responsibilities - one person drives, the second person controls the mechanisms. It requires attention and communication, but it's worked out well so far. Having one person do everything has proven in the past to be very stressful.

However, given our design this year, there isn't really much for the second person to do... we're a 50 pt climb/dumper, and the entire process is supposed to be automated. We'll just have to hit 1 button when we line up and sit back and watch!

We also have more sensors on the robot than we ever have in the past - 2 encoders, 3 potentiometers, and 4 limit switches. All to control 9 motors... given the amount of feedback we have, this thing had better be automated!